Thursday, July 7, 2016

City Tavern Review

If you're looking to get historical from a dining perspective while in Old City, City Tavern has got you covered. Owned by executive chef Walter Staib, the menu's inspired by actual colonial recipes, ranging from Martha Washington's turkey pot pie to an Indian pepperpot stew. If you recall, there was a fire that closed down the Tavern late in 2014, but it's now back up and running!

One of the unique things is that the servers portray folks from the colonial era, if you're into that sort of thing. So if you start talking about modern gadgets and gizmos, they'll act as if you're from Mars!

Apple Cider & Spiced Rum [$8.50]

You can order your drinks either cold or warmed up. The GF went with the cold apple cider and spiced rum - sweet, with a slight spice from the cinnamon, she enjoyed it.

Apple Cider & Applejack Brandy [$8.50]

My apple and cider brandy had a bit more bite to it and kept me warm throughout the meal!

Wassail [$8.50]Spiced cocktail

Wassailing's a traditional drinking ritual to ensure a good cider apple harvest. So this is City Tavern's ode to this tradition. Not overly sweet, this also had a nice spice that was enjoyable.

Bread Service

Bread service included a selection of colonial-era breads, including tea, molasses and cornmeal, sweet potato and ginger, and banana breads.